No red allowed in KSU complex

Apparently, there is a longstanding, unwritten rule that no one wears red inside K-State's Vanier Football Complex. Nebraska is not directly identified as the reason for this rule, but the connection is hard to miss.

"I have a red Affliction shirt that I wear, and a few weeks ago I wore it in," center Wade Weibert said. "As soon as I got down to the locker room, I realized I was wearing it. I took it off and walked around in my undershirt the rest of the time."

If Nebraska is the reason for this rule, the Wildcats won't give the Huskers the psychological satisfaction of admitting it.

"That's just how it is," Weibert said. "We don't get hung up too much on the no-red policy to stop and think that Coach takes a lot of weight in the Nebraska game."

Roll call

The Thursday night game will be exciting for everyone except K-State's professors, who may experience sagging attendance this week.

"This morning walking out of one of my classes I heard people talking about how excited they are to skip their morning classes and start tailgating," Weibert said. "I know it's going to be a big-time atmosphere out there."

If the Wildcats win, those Friday classes may not be so well attended, either.

"The students? Nah, they won't be there," defensive end Antonio Felder said. "It'll be a long night for them."

Key matchup — KSU receivers vs. Nebraska secondary

Nebraska has one of the best secondaries in the nation, led by cornerback Prince Amukamara. The Huskers rank first nationally in pass-efficiency defense, third in pass defense and fifth in interceptions with 10.

If K-State is forced to throw the ball, the onus will be on K-State's receivers to create separation.

"I think their secondary is really, really good," receiver Chris Harper said. "They have two future pros at corner, and their safeties are strong. I think it's going to be a really tough task, but I'm really confident in what our guys can do."